2013 Australian Payroll Benchmarking Report

The 2013 Australian Payroll Association Benchmarking Survey is now open and we encourage all our readers to get involved.

By collecting and analysing payroll data and publishing benchmarks, the survey and subsequent report aims to assist participants in understanding how they compare with other businesses within their particular industry, as well as across many other sectors, whether they are top performers and where improvements might be found.

All participants will receive a complimentary copy of the report when it is launched in January 2014.

The report is unique as it is the only survey of its kind in Australia that specifically relates to the costs and efficiencies of the payroll operation.

Complete the survey here before 22 November.

In addition, feel free to pass on to other colleagues or peers that may be interested in getting involved.

2013 Australian Payroll Association Benchmarking Survey is now open

Celebrating all things Payroll with National Payroll Week and the launch of The Payroll Revolution

As a leading provider of Workforce Management and Time and Attendance Software, Mitrefinch is pleased to once again support National Payroll Week in Australia.

Running from March 18th to March 22nd, National Payroll Week aims to boost the profile of the payroll function within organisations across the country.

National Payroll Week in Australia runs from March 18-22

“During National Payroll Week we are delighted to acknowledge the important role that the pay office plays in every business”, said Jamie Fitzsimons, Mitrefinch Marketing Manager.

Payroll professionals are tasked with managing one of the largest costs a business has, ensuring all legislative requirements are being met and keeping up with award and entitlement changes, while developing processes and practices to ensure employees are paid accurately, and on time, every pay run.

“We enjoy working closely with the payroll community to develop user-friendly time and attendance management systems, that help automate payroll processing, and ensure compliance with entitlements, ultimately making life in the pay office a little easier.”

As part of the week’s festivities, The Association of Payroll Specialists (TAPS) in conjunction with ADP, are searching for Australia's Best Payroll Ambassador.

TAPS have also distributed posters promoting the payroll function to all their members, and will run their popular payroll photo competition with 10 $300 pay cheques up for grabs.

For more information on National Payroll Week or to nominate you or your team as a Payroll Ambassador visit TAPS online. 

In keeping with the Payroll theme, Mitrefinch also attended the official book launch of "The Payroll Revolution" in Sydney last week.

The book, written by Tracy Angwin from the Australian Payroll Association, provides practical advice for those working in payroll on how they can ensure they are highly valued in their organisation and be accepted as a professional in their field.

The Payroll Revolution is now available to buy online at www.thepayrollrevolution.com.au

Allan Murdoch (Mitrefinch Sales Manager), Tracy Angwin (The Payroll Revolution), and Jamie Fitzsimons (Mitrefinch Marketing Manager) at The Payroll Revolution Book Launch in Sydney last week

 

Celebrating all things Payroll this March

With the launch of the National Payroll Awards and National Payroll Week (NPW) just around the corner, March has well and truly become Payroll Month!

For the majority of us, we don’t think twice when our wages are lodged into our bank account or we receive of pay slip at the end of the week or month, and rarely do we need to converse with the Payroll department.

While Payroll is often overlooked, it is one of the most highly regulated functions within a business. Compliance with complex Federal and State legislation, terms and conditions of employment and business policy is critical, and if that’s not enough Payroll Officers are often asked on a regular basis to pick up other roles. 

Yet, despite all these challenges, the Payroll team must remain focused and accurately process our pay on time, every pay run.  

However, during NPW it is Payroll’s time to shine! All over Australia, Payroll staff are encouraged to celebrate their profession and spread the word about the important role Payroll plays in their organisation.

As part of the week’s festivities, the Association of Payroll Specialists (TAPS) are running a Poster Campaign and Photo Competition. In addition, the Payroll Ambassador Award ($1,000 prize from ADP) is up for grabs.

For full details see: http://www.payroll.com.au/npw.html

But wait, there's more! Entries for the Inaugural National Payroll Awards are also open up until 23 March. Prizes include $2,500 for the 2012 Payroll Professional of the Year and a prize pool of up to $3,000 for the 2012 Payroll Team of the Year.

To enter, CLICK HERE or visit the Australian Payroll Association online for more info.

“At Mitrefinch we are big supporters of National Payroll Week, and are delighted to acknowledge the fundamental role that payroll plays in every business”, said Jamie Fitzsimons, Mitrefinch Marketing Manager. 

“Payroll is an extremely important component of every worker's life. Yet, the challenges involved with processing our pay is something that many of us take for granted.”

"Having qualified payroll personnel as well as a user-friendly system to help automate payroll processing can significantly reduce error, offering huge cost savings".

Mitrefinch’s Time Management Solution, TMS, is used on a daily basis by payroll teams and HR professionals. TMS can automate the calculation of hours, rates, awards and entitlements and this data can be easily passed through to the organisation’s payroll or accounting system – cutting payroll processing time and costly errors.

To find out how Mitrefinch Time and Attendance Solutions can make your job a whole lot easier contact us today on 1300 884 831 or sales@mitrefinch.com.au

Are you Australia's Best Payroll Professional?

Does this sound like you or one of your colleagues? If so, it's time to stand up and be recognised!
The Australian Payroll Association have announced that the Inaugural 2012 National Payroll Awards are now open for entries.

The awards will recognise both individuals and teams for their hard work and dedication to the payroll function in their organisation. The outstanding work undertaken by an organisation's Pay Office is often overlooked, and the Australian Payroll Association aim to rectify this through their nationally recognised awards. 

The total prize pool is $5,500.  Winners of the team and individual categories will receive a beautiful trophy in recognition of their achievement and acknowledgement in the Payroll News eNewsletter

Entries close on 23 March and the payroll community will have until the end of National Payroll Month to view and vote for the most worthy winners.  The winners will be announced on Thursday 5 April 2012.

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to be recognised as a team or individual for your immense contribution to payroll in your organisation.

Prizes include $2,500 for the 2012 Payroll Professional of the Year and a prize pool of up to $3,000 for the 2012 Payroll Team of the Year. 

To enter, CLICK HERE or visit the Australian Payroll Association online for more information.
See terms and conditions for more details.